Pilaf With Dried Fruit

Recipe DescriptionThis versatile, protein rich pilaf can be served warm, as a side dish, or chilled as a salad. Enjoy it with chopped radicchio, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes and crispy tofu fries for extra crunch.

Preparation

Fill a medium sized saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa and cook, uncovered, over medium high heat for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside, fluffing with a fork every now and then to let the steam escape and prevent further cooking. In a large sized bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, turmeric, garlic, ginger and cumin. Stir in the quinoa and dried fruit. Decorate with the almonds, parsley and carrot.